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This document is to be completed for staff and student use of machinery,
plant & equipment as a part of a school curriculum activity or program.
Refer to the ITD Guidelines for further staff advice on the risk management
process for practical ITD curriculum activities in schools.
Teachers / Leaders:
Room Locations:
Assessment Date:
Review Date:
N.B. This assessment can remain active for up to 5 years. However, an annual monitoring & review process
should be undertaken and recorded refer to the last page of this document.
Below are the details of the manufacturing or production processes attributed to this item of equipment categorised
by their assessed inherent risk levels (refer to the Equipment / Process Risk Matrix). The actions required for
approval for each level of inherent risk are mandatory.
Inherent Risk Level
High
Details of Process
Extreme
Minimum Standards
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Listed below are the general Minimum recommendations for the management of this Plant / Equipment.
( link to example )
A process for recording staff training & experience e.g. ITD Staff Profile
( link to example )
All guards are in place & in good working order for this plant / equipment
Safe Working Zones are defined for this plant / equipment (e.g. yellow lines and / or appropriate signage)
Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is available to be used by all operators
This plant / equipment complies with relevant safety standards
Further information if required:
Indicate the Control Measures adopted. Detail their implementation and any additional controls required.
Hierarchy of Recommended
Control Measures
Hazards/Risks
Exposure to Rotating
or Moving Parts:
Entanglement &
Entrapment
Could hair, clothing, ties,
jewellery or other materials
become entangled with
moving parts of plant or
materials in motion?
Cutting, Stabbing
& Puncturing
Can anyone be cut, stabbed
or punctured by coming into
contact with moving plant or
parts, or objects such as
ejected work piece or waste?
Yes
No
1.
2.
3.
Hazards/Risks
Hierarchy of Recommended
Control Measures
Yes
No
Lighting
Environmental:
Noise
Is it likely that the normal
operation of this plant will
produce excessive noise
levels?
Electrical:
Can the operator be injured by
electrical shock due to
working near or contacting
with damaged or poorly
maintained live electrical
conductors such as power
outlets, extension leads,
safety switches, starters &
isolators or casual water on
the floor near plant &
machinery?
Hierarchy of Recommended
Control Measures
Hazards/Risks
Exposure:
Friction
Is the plant likely to generate
heat by friction? Could the
plant operator accidentally
come into contact with moving
materials or machinery
components resulting in
friction burns to the skin,
particularly hands?
Hazardous
Substances
Is it likely that the plant
operator or others nearby in
the workspace could be
exposed to hazardous or toxic
chemicals such as oils, volatile
vapours, fumes or airborne
toxic particulates?
Ergonomics &
Manual Handling:
Can the plant be safely
operated, in a suitable
location, providing clear &
unobstructed access?
Poorly designed work stations
often necessitate teachers &
students performing manual
tasks involving heavy lifting &
lowering, pushing, pulling or
carrying, etc. Such tasks then
contribute to a range of
musculoskeletal sprains &
strains for workers.
Yes
No
1.
3.
4.
3.
These would relate to the specific student needs, locations and conditions in which you are
conducting your activity.
Approval
Submitted by:
Date:
Approved as submitted.
Approved with the following condition(s):
By:
Designation:
Signed:
Date:
ITD staff members involved in the use of this risk assessment & the associated plant & equipment:
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Review 1:
Yes
No
Are allocated risk levels and Actions Required unchanged over the past 12 months ?
Are Minimum Standards and Recommended Control Measures unchanged over 12 months ?
ITD staffing details at this school have remained unchanged over the past 12 months ?
If the responses are NO for any question, record current details here, and list all staff changes (with signatures)
Reviewed by:
Designation:
Signed:
Review Date :
Review 2:
Yes
No
Are allocated risk levels and Actions Required unchanged over the past 12 months ?
Are Minimum Standards and Recommended Control Measures unchanged over 12 months ?
ITD staffing details at this school have remained unchanged over the past 12 months ?
If the responses are NO for any question, record current details here, and list all staff changes (with signatures)
Reviewed by:
Designation:
Signed:
Review Date :
Review 3:
Yes
No
Are allocated risk levels and Actions Required unchanged over the past 12 months ?
Are Minimum Standards and Recommended Control Measures unchanged over 12 months ?
ITD staffing details at this school have remained unchanged over the past 12 months ?
If the responses are NO for any question, record current details here, and list all staff changes (with signatures)
Reviewed by:
Designation:
Signed:
Review Date :
Review 4:
Yes
No
Are allocated risk levels and Actions Required unchanged over the past 12 months ?
Are Minimum Standards and Recommended Control Measures unchanged over 12 months ?
ITD staffing details at this school have remained unchanged over the past 12 months ?
If the responses are NO for any question, record current details here, and list all staff changes (with signatures)
Designation:
Signed:
Review Date :